Hand-made Mahogany Bombe Box

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Hand-made Mahogany Bombe Box This Mahogany Bombe Box was hand-made in the Philippines and used by The University of Arkansas departments. Condition and functionality are unknown. All items are as is, whereas with NO guarantee. As required by Arkansas law, for a period of Five (5) days from the auction start date this item is offered exclusively to eligible Arkansas governmental entities. If no intergovernmental transfer is completed during this five (5) day period, then this item will open to public bidding on Day 6. The closing date is day 10. Hand-made Mahogany Bombe Box: This object is an intricately carved mahogany bombe box, which historically served as a high-end decorative table box, tea caddy chest, or jewelry/trinket casket. It is heavily stylized in the Italian Rococo / Louis XV design tradition. Well-known high-end home decor manufacturers like Maitland-Smith have produced this exact style of carved mahogany bombe chest. Key Features • Shape: It features a distinct bombe shape, characterized by its outward-swelling or convex curves. • Carvings: The exterior is covered in deep relief carvings featuring elaborate acanthus leaf scrolls and floral patterns. • Structure: The box is raised on stylized, ornate feet integrated into the bottom trim SHIPPING is not offered. SELLER WILL NOT PACK, LOAD, HAUL, OR DELIVER. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL OF ITEMS INCLUDING ALL PACKING, LOADING, HAULING, AND SHIPPING. NO SHIPPING OFFERED. Inspection is by appointment only: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Contacts: Chris Fornoff cfornoff@uark.edu , Stephen Lester stlester@uark.edu or Tegan Flaherty tflaherty@uark.edu Location: The University of Arkansas Surplus Warehouse, 300 S. Eastern Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701 ***Awarded bidder must schedule the pickup date and time with one of the above departmental contacts***